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RTM → VLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Valencia Airport (Valencia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior coastal perspective, featuring the Dutch Delta Works at departure and the Mediterranean coastline on arrival, complemented by better lighting during evening flights.
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Delta Works
The intricate network of dams and storm surge barriers that protect the Dutch province of Zeeland.
Paris Silhouette
Distant views of the Eiffel Tower and the high-rise district of La Défense on clear days as you traverse France.
Bay of Biscay
The curve of the French Atlantic coastline meeting the rugged northern Spanish shores.
Western Pyrenees
The greener, rolling mountains of the Basque region transitioning into the arid Spanish plateau.
Costa del Azahar
The turquoise waters and sandy beaches of the 'Orange Blossom Coast' during the final descent into Valencia.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Bay of Biscay. Shortly after takeoff, look down for the Oosterscheldekering, the largest of the Delta Works structures.
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Rotterdam Harbor
Detailed views of Europe's largest seaport and the industrial skyline of the Maasvlakte immediately after takeoff.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and glimpses of historic French chateaux nestled in the lush countryside.
Central Pyrenees
The highest and most dramatic peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Valencia City
A sprawling view of the city center and the iconic City of Arts and Sciences if the flight enters from the north.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for spotting the sharpest alpine peaks of the Pyrenees roughly 75 minutes after departure from Rotterdam.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,437 km (893 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)
Route Type: International
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